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Masculine Decorative Pillow Suggestions

6 years ago

Hey all! So, design is not my forte. I thought I could skate by not hiring an interior designer for a pierre de terre but man, was I wrong. I (regretfully) went out and just bought a Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams Franco sectional and now I need decorative pillows. Here is a close representation:

https://imgur.com/a/SgwtW

It's not white, but it's not tan. However, it is of a lighter shade.

Do you incredibly creative folks have any decorative cover recommendations? I called MG&BW and they pair the couch with 23" and 20" pillows, so I bought 50/50 24" and 22" inserts; I need to have a rectangle pillow custom made so I'll find a cover first.

In terms of the design of my room, well......it's very suburbanite. I hate it. But it's new and get's the job done...for now. So, I'm just looking for some cool pillows! Obviously they can be changed as I get around to refreshing the apartment with my personal taste.

Thank you so very much!!

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cawaps

6 years ago

Do you have color preferences? Do you want to keep it all neutral, or do you want to pull in some more vibrant colors?

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John D.
Original Author
6 years ago
I honestly am really open to whatever. The room is very bright due to floor-to-ceiling windows spanning the whole side of the unit so it doesn't have a man-cave feel of leather couches, dim lighting and all of that. Boy am I lost! haha

Also, on a side note, I heard that the inserts should be 2" larger than the cover, which is why I bought 24" & 22" inserts :)
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I love your room I agree with opinions that state there are too many pillows as of now. Nothing to do with "girlie" I think(we all articulate feelings in different ways, and not always precisely)-everything to do with shapely, distinctively contemporary sofas. The style lends itself to less pillows used(and I'm saying is as quite a big fan of pillows.) You're right, I think, in trying to find pillows that have patterns that would marry some of your colors together. The possibilty of using an odd color-also mentioned before-something bold, like your orchid(I mean in mood, not neccessarily in color, even though I adore purples)-but can be almost anything-can be also exciting. I love different texture you have-is it cowhide? Different texture is one of the ways to go too. For now, I'd just play with how many and which pillows to leave, and slowly look for the ones that you both will be excited about. Look for the comfiest possible-that always adds to the experience. Say I love ikat you've posted(and ikats in general)-but I'd make sure what the fabric is even if my favorite pattern, perfect colors, etc. (it does seem to be a good fabric, just an example) It's a room that spells luxury, that you've created. "An uptown" room. You need just several well-chosen pillows..take your time, and have fun-pillows are huge fun to choose.
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User
6 years ago
Forget the pillows for the time being. They are accessories. What else do you need? Lamps, tables? Tell us what you have and include a photo. Beautiful sofa!
mmilos
6 years ago
Posting pictures of the room would be very helpful.
cawaps
6 years ago
These are all from Etsy. Do any of them appeal? Are they sufficiently manly?

I suggest a mix of solid (possibly textured) and patterned pillows.
John D.
Original Author
6 years ago
Yes, pictures are very helpful! However, I am not at the property right now :(

But, like I said, this is only temporary. The floors are oak:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bruce-Plano-Marsh-Oak-3-4-in-Thick-x-2-1-4-in-Wide-x-Random-Length-Solid-Hardwood-Flooring-20-sq-ft-case-C134/100579287?MERCH=REC--categorylevel2horizontal1_rr--NA--100579287--N

The walls are beige with chair rail and a brown lower. Ugly. It's all hideous. The previous owner had a McMansion in the suburbs and you can tell just by looking at the design of this unit. Eventually, I am thinking that I will have grey floors, white walls and a white counter like this (Not exactly, but I like the 'fluid,' one-piece countertop look):

https://imgur.com/a/tdvrv

Yes, the living room is open to the kitchen. I am going for a light and airy space, I suppose, due to the windows letting in so much light.

As of right now, I do not have a coffee table, but will be getting one made out of metal and glass. I have one at home that I love, but can't really explain. It's neutral, so I think it would go with pretty much anything...except for traditional design, which is not what I am going after anyway. For lighting, I'll probably get a floor lamp just for decor - I have recessed lighting throughout. However, like I said, I am open to pretty much anything right now. After all, they're only pillow covers! They can always be changed.
aprilneverends
6 years ago
ok..I didn't look attentively into sizes etc..neither did I try to find something that will be good match in terms of the colors since I don't see your room anyway, neither do i know your taste

so very theoretical..

a) quirky. something like this:

(yes I realize most people don't like it...but some do))

b) geometrical. examples:

c) solid. don't illustrate since self explanatory. fabrics like tweed, cowhide, in short textured and rough will read as more masculine. plain cotton and linen can work too.
PRO
Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
6 years ago
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Take a look on IKEAs cushions and cushion covers
nosoccermom
6 years ago
West elm, cb2, crate and barrel.

Or do you have specific hobbies or interests?
User
6 years ago
To me, certain things are feminine...so if you stay away from feathers, flowers, silk, ruffles pastel, any shade of pink and fur, you should be fine....

You're correct about the size.
deegw
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Target project 62 has some stylish, reasonably priced pillow choices that don't look too foofy. You can buy them online or in the store. The fabrics are quite nice for the price. They include inserts and are $30 or less.
Porter Edun
6 years ago
Yes, you are correct. This pillow inserts should be larger. They have some wonderful pricing for down inserts at Restoration Hardware. Here is the link. Not sure how many are left as it's on sale....

https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod130136&src=rel
Porter Edun
6 years ago
Also RH

Would look wonderful paired with their Alpaca

or Tibetan wool pillow covers.
Porter Edun
6 years ago
Since your, "home" is more modern. Perhaps some minimalistic tones in the alpaca. They add some nice texture to your sectional.

Paired with their Metallic Basket weave which is a mix of matte and a bit of metallic.
groveraxle
6 years ago
Restoration Hardware has some outstanding pillow collections.
Kuba Cloth Pillow Cover · More Info

Ben Soleimani Textured Wool Pillow Cover · More Info

Handwoven African Mud Cloth Pillow Cover · More Info

Patterned Pillows | RH · More Info

Ikat Silk Velvet Pillow Cover · More Info
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Anglophilia
6 years ago
John, for your information (no criticism intended in any way!), the correct term is pied-a-terre.

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